2007 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Problems
- 590
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 590 stored complaint records:
- 18 indicate a crash
- 10 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Electric Power Assist System · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 178 |
| 60–100k mi | 154 |
| 150–400k mi | 100 |
| 30–60k mi | 78 |
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag warning light would illuminate on an intermittent basis. The remained illuminated and would no longer recognize when the seat was occupied. The dealer inspected the vehicle and they advised the contact that the front passenger air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they…
ODI 10416664
Steering
2007 chevy malibu - power steering flashing on radio system, bell dinging, rough turning. Taking it to the dealership monday. *tr
ODI 10402285
Steering
Omg i cannot believe nothing has been done about the power steering on the 2007 malibu going out while you are driving. How many complaints are required for something to be done? I thought buy american was going to be the best. Gm fooled me. I have had several issues with vibrations, brakes, drums, rotors, steering column gears but this mornings near miss accident just takes the cake. I am driving to work 5:30am on…
ODI 10402067
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact was driving 70 mph when the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and the engine was turned off for 30 minutes before the power steering was restored. The dealer was contacted who informed her to bring the vehicle in for inspection and advised that they may have to replace the power steering sensor. The…
ODI 10402062
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel would shake violently intermittently. The dealer diagnosed that the steering wheel column would need replacing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but was unable to assist the contact. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.
ODI 10408658
Steering
Power steering trouble - 2007 chevy malibu. Wheel is tight when starting the car, can hear a click in the dash and then the wheel is loose and can steer. The power steering warning appears on the information center. Happened twice so brought the car to the dealer (still under warranty). They found a code for a possible power steering malfunction and tightened a ground wire. The problem continued with greater…
ODI 10400717
Steering
Was driving and went to turn left and the power steering went out. It has an electronic power steering system. I turned the car off and then turned it back on and it reset the steering and the message was removed from the display. It has occured 15 times now. Would like to know if there is a recall. *tr
ODI 10394441
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would move to the left but not to the right. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 73,000.
ODI 10384355
Steering
Power steering my car kept goin in and out.feb 8 it went out completely and almost caused me to wreck.online research lead me to believe chevrolet is aware of problems with the electronic power steering problems with the malibu. Have been many complaints online and called chevys customer service number and local dealership,the car can not be drove due to feeling very unsafe in turns and if it locked up all together.…
ODI 10381287
Steering
The steering on my 2007 chevy malibu locked up on me as i was driving down the road, it did it again as i was turning in the parking lot. It has done this several times in the past. It also makes a loud clunking noise when i turn the steering wheel sometimes. *tr
ODI 10377949
Steering
Just bought my chevrolet 2007 malibu and it has been making a popping noise in the steering when making turns and driving. I have read online about numerous people having the same problem with these vehicles, and in some instances even causing them to crash. *tr
ODI 10378693
Steering
The power steering failed, i was advised by dealership that the repairs are $864.00 i was advise the power steering is an electrical system and needs to be repaired. *tr
ODI 10383034
Steering
I have problem with power steering for chevy malibu 2007 sometimes its luck up when im driving or when im turn left or right and making noise. *tr
ODI 10372367
Steering
I was in a crowded parking lot and suddenly lost power steering. I nearly hit a pedestrian because i was in the middle of a turn. The power steering continues to fail without warning. When doing some research online about this i found hundreds of entries of the same problem. There are recalls on other models and other years, just not the 2007 malibu that i have. This electric power steering can fail at any time and…
ODI 10374157
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 35 mph, the power steering locked suddenly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the steering three times. They were constantly repairing the steering motor. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10374102
Steering
2007 chevy malibu is having problems with the power steering going out when taking right turns. I really did not have this problem until the winter season, not saying that's the cause of the malfunction. In the mornings when i crank up before going to work, the steering wheel will move side to side motion for about 15 minutes. The power steering usually goes out when taking right turns. Never had the power steering…
ODI 10378537
Steering
2007 chevrolet malibu, when turning left i am experiencing a loud pop sound and after reading several other complaints of this same sort of issue, possible loss off power steering and loss of control of car, intermediate steering linkage issue. This is not good. Has gm sent out a recall on the trouble? If not they should. *tr
ODI 10382552
Electrical System · Steering
The first incident occurred in 2010, but has progressively become worse and most constant. The vehicles electrical steering will shake and jerk uncontrollably at times. The car does not always shake and jerk, but this occurs at least once per day. Some days it will shake and jerk non stop for long periods of time, others it will be short and quick. The car generally will shake and jerk for a few minutes, then will…
ODI 10486770
Steering
Steering has been loose while turning left and tighter when turning right since i first got this vehicle. On nov,4 2010 i was pulling out of store and accelerated the steering seems to have locked up and rendered me unable to steer pulled on side of the road to calm down then began driving again when accelerating the steering lock up again. Brought vehicle to gm repair shop they said the steering motor and steering…
ODI 10365169
Steering
Power steering fails constantly . The only wat to get it to work again is to shut engine off and restart, however this is only works for a very short time(less than 1 mile of driving ) in my research on this problem i have seen gm has recalled several other models(2005-10 cobalt and some pontiacs) for exact same problem. No crash or injuries have occcured yet. We do not drive the vehicle any more than necessary.…
ODI 10365271
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. When the contact started the ignition, a chime sounded inside of the vehicle with an illumination of the power steering warning indicator. There was a complete loss of the power steering. The failure occurred three times with loss of the power steering when driving at various speeds. The power steering would reset when the engine was turned off. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10361719
Steering
On several occasion the power steering indicator light comes on. When the driver resort to the manual to find the power steering reservoir, it clearly states its location. The chevy 2007 malibu that the driver owns does not have a power steering reservoir. The dealer was consulted there is a problem because the manual states it has a power steering reservoir but the dealer could not find it. Gm was consulted about…
ODI 10362969
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While turning right at an unknown low speed, the steering wheel became very stiff and the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over and turned the vehicle off. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the steering column was defective. The vehicle was being repaired. The failure and current…
ODI 10360058
Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the electronic power assist failed. The steering wheel shook and sporadically seized. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was determined that the electronic power assist needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge would provide inaccurate fuel level readings and would only provide readings of either full or…
ODI 10515312
Steering
I have a 2007 chevy malibu with steering problems. For a long time is has made a popping noise when turning the steering wheel at any speed. I took it to gm several months ago and they made some type of adjustment and it stopped. It has recently started again. A couple weeks ago when driving on the interstate the steering wheel began to move left to right by itself. I could feel the car move also. It will also do…
ODI 10361054